By: Scott Eddy, Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications
FAIRFAX, Va. – The St. Bonaventure men's track team saw two new school records and several PRs set this weekend at the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track Championships hosted by George Mason.
Henry Morris surpassed his own school record in the 400-meter hurdles, registering a time of 57.02 to place 13th overall at the conference meet.
William McCarthy also broke his own existing Bonnies record in the 3000-meter steeplechase as he easily bettered his previous PR. He clocked in at 9:31.61 to beat his existing school record by nearly nine seconds.
Clay Peets gave the Bonnies their top finish of the weekend with a run that placed him 11th in the 5K with a time of 14:38.35.
In the 800, Ryan Umiker delivered Bona's top time of the event at 1:57.06 to jump to second all-time in the program record book. Alex Ryan was just behind at 1:58.53 while Brecken Riley recorded a new PR of 1:59.39 to also crack the Bonnies top-10 for the event.
Aiden Scattergood showed the way for the Bonnies in the 1500 at 3:59.16 to place 17th overall while Drew Carlson wrapped up his collegiate career with a PR effort of 4:02.55 to jump to fourth individually in school history. Brendan Chapple clocked in at 4:03.03 and Nathan Sikorski also registered a new program top-10 mark of 4:04.26.
QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH BOB MACFARLANE
"What a year it's been! From summer training to the final finish line, our team showed resilience, growth, and heart. Strong performances throughout the fall with multiple PRs and breakthrough races. Consistent team efforts led to solid finishes at invitationals and athletes breaking school records. We had a record-breaking winter and spring track season with several athletes hitting personal bests across events—from sprints to mid-distance and distance events . Key meet performances include school records, numerous athletes qualifying for indoor and outdoor championships, along with athletes placing in the top-10 and scoring in the championships. To compete at a high level across all three seasons takes more than talent—it takes grit, consistency, and heart. Our athletes showed up day in and day out, in every kind of weather, balancing school, training, and competition. Their dedication laid the foundation for a year of growth and success.
"The work continues! Off-season training and summer miles will lay the foundation for another strong year. To all our graduating seniors – thank you for your leadership. To returning athletes – let's build on the momentum."
BONNIES RESULTS
200 meters
27. Christian Figueroa – 22.76
400 meters
25. Christian Figueroa – 50.28
400-meter hurdles
13. Henry Morris – 57.02 * - SCHOOL RECORD
800 meters
25. Ryan Umiker – 1:57.06 (PR)
29. Alex Ryan – 1:58.53
32. Brecken Riley – 1:59.39 (PR)
35 James Fitzmaurice – 2:10.92
1500 meters
17. Aiden Scattergood – 3:59.16
25. Drew Carlson – 4:02.55 (PR)
27. Brendan Chapple – 4:03.03
31. Nathan Sikorski – 4:04.26 (PR)
3000-meter steeplechase
16. William McCarthy – 9:31.61 * - SCHOOL RECORD
5000 meters
11. Clay Peets – 14:38.35
33. Casey Malloy – 15:49.10
35. William McCarthy – 15:55.92
36. Colin McCarthy – 16:22.31
10000 meters
13. Ethan Luce – 33:11.57
4x800 relay
12. Scattergood, A. Ryan, Umiker, Chapple – 8:01.37
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